Cardiac Electrophysiologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiologist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Dothan, AL
• Service Setting: Outpatient & Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Procedural
• Coverage Period: Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Thu, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (Cardiology patients with arrhythmias and related conditions)
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
• Admissions: Covered by hospitalist program
• Rounding: Limited
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: EP procedures and device management, complex arrhythmias, general cardiology collaboration

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• EMR System: Not specified
• Office Equipment Available: State-of-the-art Cath Lab, 3 reading rooms
• Specialty Backup Available: Interventional, CT, and Vascular Surgery, hospitalist coverage
• Support Staff Available: Cardiovascular Institute team including EP, Interventional, CT, and Vascular Surgery
• Reason for Coverage: Practice growth and regional patient demand

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Highly competitive compensation package with productivity bonus
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses
• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, employer-funded retirement, health/dental/disability/life insurance, CME/licensure allowance, student loan repayment (PSLF eligible)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• EP studies
• Right and left sided ablations
• Atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablations
• Pacemaker implantation
• CRT and heart failure device management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in EP Cardiology
• Experience: Fellowship training in Electrophysiology
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable with advanced EP procedures and collaborative cardiology care

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform EP procedures including ablations and device placements
• Manage heart failure and arrhythmia patients
• Collaborate with general and interventional cardiology teams
• Work with robust referral base from a 13-county region
• Participate in academic opportunities via ACOM and residency programs